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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
4
The column attacks the Democrat for false claims and late reporting while praising the Sentinel as the official city paper. It denounces press deceit, cites editor parodies, and recalls police court cases including Governor Emery’s intoxication fine and others.
The piece notes opposition to the old fee system and reports the Bar nett law forces the constabulary to borrow from frail women. Judge Harris deflects criminal liability to the county court while the investigation expands, raising the possibility of outside help for Prosecutor Cashman.
As the Sampson-Schley dispute lingers in court, observers urge extending the naval inquiry to Sedalia’s police matter to test governance and discipline within the local force. The suggestion signals a desire for broader accountability and transparency amid ongoing maritime controversy.
Ed Berry, a Black man wanted in Sedalia and Olean Missouri since June for horse theft, was arrested Saturday at Centertown by R. N. Markham and taken to Olean. He confessed the theft originated in Olean.
Walter Patterson, who fled with his uncle’s money, is released from county jail after serving six months. Frank Ambles, colored, is also freed after a fifteen day sentence for adultery.
The Jefferson City State Tribune reports the local league is busted, with Si Watt and Big Schrandt joining Sedalia, Windy Garvin signed by St. Joseph, and Charles Carr possibly moving to Nevada. Prospects bleak. no team expected this season.
Marion O Farris of Moniteau county has enlisted in the coast artillery and will depart tonight for Jefferson Barracks.
Mrs T B Dyer, residing four miles north of Sedalia, entertained a large group of young people Thursday night at a lawn social on her property.
Marshal Love reports two boys in custody caused ongoing trouble, chased by officers daily, and driven from temptations. He urges sending them to reform school to curb their troublesome behavior and hopes a term there will halt their mischief.
Constable J A Robb announces an affidavit from a Nellie Hall inmate that may counter Hall testimony. Prosecutor Cashman continues investigation into rottenness involving local officials and Main street bawdy houses. Reports say a photographer attempted nude shots of inmates and hobnobs with Deputy Constables Robb and Gresham.
A Sedalia Missouri item dated July 26 1901 notes tomorrow's weather will likely be fair. It also states the store closes at 5 every day and on Saturdays at 9 p m.
Chicago July 26 President Warren of the Chicago Board of Trade says his latest estimate lowers total corn yield to 1.5 billion bushels, a 600 million bushel drop from last year. He notes heat damaged crops in Iowa and says Kansas is nearly out of it, with much weaker expected yields.
The St. Joseph Daily News reports Lee Garvin, a semi pro with Sedalia, signed by Manager Mc Kibben to backstop Dooin. Garvin arrived yesterday and will join the present series. He is a young player with strong season performance and a bright future foreseen.
Baseball scores from Thursday list matchups and results at St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn and New York with unclear final tallies and scattered letters in the report. The fragment mentions teams and cities but lacks complete outcomes.
Ernest Taylor and Fred Anderson were arrested today by Officers Eckhoff and Drake for stealing chickens. They confessed and will be brought before Judge Rogers later this afternoon.
Kansas City bankers received a state association notice warning of circulating check forgers active in the interior. Police suspect the same group that produced Missouri Savings Bank bogus drafts in Joplin. Some recent attempts lack the certified stamp, a tactic used earlier in the southwest. Bard's advertises sterling silver thimbles for 25 cents.
Josephine Worth of Sedalia is granted a widow's pension of 8 dollars per month and William Deal receives a pension of 12 dollars per month.
Van Sterling of Lamonte conducted a business transaction in town today, confirming ongoing local commerce activity.
Avansino's promotes top ice cream in the city with a family run specialty. Phone 358 for prompt delivery and service.
The Oddment sale follows a rummage sale with many items reduced to a third to a half off. Children's parasols once 79c are now 25c, and other items priced to clear.
Advertises women's nainsook night gowns from $1.25 to $2.50 with short sleeves and a low French neck. Describes the fabric as cool and dainty and notes the garments are full and roomy. Aims to appeal to comfort and style in sleepwear.
New season neckwear features turnovers and long ties in muslin lawns and silk with sailor collars of pique or linen. Too many varieties to name individually, prices from 25c to 1.25, turnover collars and long ties 89c to 2.50, sailor collars of pique and linen.
Advertised goods fill the page with a goodly variety and a fair sprinkling of pinks and blues. The offer promises ample stock for two to three days and claims notable value among the season’s foremost bargains.
Eight year old Pehl's Private Stock bottled at the distillery offered in four full quarts per case at $3.60. Shipped to any address with a money back guarantee if not as represented. Also advertised Anheuser-Busch beers from Wholesale House at 115 West Second St. phone 95.
Summer fashion item notes suggest Bard’s offers extra long necked collar buttons designed for lightweight summer wear. The item emphasizes comfort and practicality for hot weather.
A short reading item urges readers to purchase six beauty pins for 5 cents, framing it as a simple value purchase. The note emphasizes practicality over detail and fits a thrift or household goods ad snippet tone.
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